What is the NEW Beretta 1301 Mod 2 Shotgun?

[@votekyle3000]

Watching Beretta compete with itself at the top of the shotgun game is surreal. Like Cadillac v Chevy v Buick on a racetrack.

[@MrJeffyjefferson]

You gotta love it! It’s so rare now. Many top companies just trickle out features in planned, small, incremental upgrades without ever going all-out to outdo themselves. Like Apple with iPhones.

[@PulledPurk]

Or Seiko V Seiko

[@nvkulk]

All three broken down?

[@TrainWithWillis]

Compete with itself? The only two real choices today are the 1301 and A300, which are different guns price points. Unless you're somehow thinking the M4 is in the discussion. (It's not)

[@KroviVT]

@@TrainWithWillis Benelli is owned by Beretta.

[@stumpyduby]

Shotguns and James Reeves go together like Floridians and news worthy felonies

[@GSAZYNSKI]

Well, James is _a_ Florida Man. 😂

[@DL-ij7tf]

Florida just tells you about their wackos. Other states regulate crime info more.

[@christophergolden5297]

As a Floridian I appreciate the analogy

[@NomenClature-o8s]

Same

[@att1788L]

😂😭 it’s so true

[@potterwoodlawncare2680]

7:22 that smoke ring when bolt drops is perfection

[@samfisherxboxog8925]

Good eye

[@NomenClature-o8s]

That smoke ring just cost me 2 grand.

[@Hayadar33]

I saw that too and came straight to the comments 😂 *anxiously begins unfolding cash* 😮‍💨

[@NotHunterCooper]

Man, I picked up my first gen 1301 right before your first review came out for $750. At the time, the PD I worked for was phasing out patrol shotguns so I had a relatively unlimited supply of federal flight control buck. What a dream that era was

[@3ountyhunter]

The prices are ridiculous. An M4 is nearly 2k now.

[@murder0ne]

My 1301 looooves flite control 00. 50yd patterns look like most 25yd from other ammo.

[@akumarisu]

My god here I thought I found a deal for 1400 last week

[@DrQuagmire1]

@@3ountyhunter exactly man!!!! one of the gun ranges that I go to here in South Philly actually has the Benelli M4 in stock, but at $2K a pop? oh hell no!!!! besides, already treated myself to a Benelli M2 Tactical, which is equally badass as its M4 counterpart

[@goforbroke2]

@@DrQuagmire1Don’t buy any firearms in Philly, ever shop I’ve ever been to in Philly is crazy overpriced, even on the dog shit cheap guns, the markup is crazy that some of these shops charge. Take a little ride out to Tanners Sports Center, well worth the trip for the good prices and service.

[@matteoorlandi856]

i'm proud of my country when it comes to guns, shotguns expecially. i think we italians are the kings of shotguns, you have no idea how big the shotgun culture is here. aside from benelli, beretta, franchi, breda, there are hundreds of small workshops where artisans just craft exquisite shotguns for all the needs and all the pockets. and you can get an used beretta a300 for as cheap as 50 bucks and it will run no problems and if it dosen't, beretta will still fix it for cheap.

[@Maurice599]

Thx James you’re single handedly causing me to remain a peasant……a well armed peasant tho

[@gnarl12]

Wow

[@gnarl12]

That's why I got a Turkish clone of a A300

[@finnl6887]

​@@gnarl12 oh no

[@matteoorlandi856]

hey, if it suits you :D@@gnarl12

[@GammaRayTrae]

Is James Reeves the best reviewer and salesman of all time? Yes he is, I got the A300 and I don’t need a 1301 but I’ve got to have it

[@jamievarni1530]

True. I hesitate to click his videos … but then, I do!

[@FNMich]

Honestly, I like it. 1301 and A300 are both solid. That pro lifter is 🔥

[@MattH-wg7ou]

I love my A300 Patrol. With pro lifter and aluminum upgraded end cap and barrel clamp. The pro lifter is awesome. No downside only upside.

[@John1911]

​@@MattH-wg7ou How much of a difference does the beveled loading port on the A300 make for you?

[@MattH-wg7ou]

@@John1911 moderate to significant but not deal breaker/maker for a decision, if that makes sense. Its noticeably easier for me though.

[@manuelsanchez5028]

@@MattH-wg7oucan you still ghost load with it?

[@MattH-wg7ou]

@@manuelsanchez5028 yessir and it works perfectly! The shell just holds the lifter down and when you shoot it just takes the ghosted shell and doesnt release one from the tube until the next shot, if that makes sense. Then normal ops after that, with the lifter staying up as normal.

[@jasonchatham4170]

James made me very happy by showing me just how good my poverty Maverick 88 actually is 😎

[@imperfectlump6070]

$1800 is a lot of ammo.

[@fluffles9591]

Putta $10 chinese flashlight on it and it'll be TACTICOOL

[@jasonchatham4170]

@@fluffles9591 I don’t know bruh, still pretty poor over here 😞

[@Ryan-hw7qb]

I taped a flashlight on the front of my Maverick 👍

[@nfareview]

[@bradhabitz]

Just bought my 1301 yesterday and I absolutely love it.

[@d7dun1010]

Great choice over the A300; You won't regret it.

[@jdm06types]

It’s always a good day when TFBTV drops a video

[@tntshuffle-9799]

Beretta is brillaint. They were able to fill in the gap with the A300! While not as slick or as fast as the 1301, it gets the job done and is reliable with all kinds of ammo! All you can ask for a combat shotgun! If you have the means..grab the 1301 if you feel if you want the absolute best!

[@melissasmess2773]

The A300 Patrol is on my short list thanks to your review of it and the 1301. Thank you!

[@murder0ne]

I've shot both, have a tricked out 1301. Both are fantastic but if you can afford the 1301 its definitely worth the extra cost. You can easily tell the difference in recoil back to back.

[@Watchdog_UFOtestpilot]

I pick mine up next week in FDE. Was considering the A300 patrol, then decided on the 1301, then couldn’t choose between the regular stock and the pistol grip, then I got an email about the mod2. Ordered it Thursday, got the call Friday it’s in. I’m super stoked.

[@Sig_P229]

I would refer people to go back and watch your video with the shotgun basics with Clint. Great video and probably one of the best shotgun videos I have ever seen. If you’ve seen it, go watch it again.

[@watariovids1645]

Can't wait for the Shot show videos, TFTB's Trade show coverage always has the best variety of stuff covered.

[@FVPS904]

That SBS Mav 88 on the desk for $220 is more of my price point

[@OmegaBahn]

A $20 sawed off with $200 tax stamp? Or you just sawed it off at both ends and cleaned the burrs with a slug... LOL

[@patrickclark9430]

​@@OmegaBahn the tax stamp. Yea. Don't worry about that little guy.

[@Charles-mp2vl]

@@OmegaBahnwhat’s a tax stamp?

[@kevinlove3025]

@@Charles-mp2vlit’s the mark of the commies

[@JJ_SDWR]

​@@Charles-mp2vlbasically a license for that particular short-barrel shotgun or rifle

[@PierceCountyFirearms]

So glad I waited and passed up the previous 1301 version I saw during Thanksgiving. The Mod 2 looks beautiful.

[@rnmike1569]

Got mine after I saw your first review at Thunder Ranch. I added the other goods, including the pro lifter. I got mine for under $1000. I’m a still a happy camper and I wouldn’t trade it. I love that thing. It ran flawlessly at a 4 day shotgun coarse at Front Sight.

[@areynoso5660]

Hi Mike, I was a life member of FS since 2016. My last visit was 2019. Are you still happy with their classes?

[@ARCHangel-kv1mu]

your sense of humor is amazing. i am now cleaning the carbonated beverage from my screen. but seriously i enjoy the videos and value the content and the burndowns and everything. thank you

[@anonymoussurname]

Stoeger M3000 - Freedom Series Tactical. Please review this shotgun.

[@terrarecon]

The Berretta 1301 is making its presence felt more and more, and especially with the Mod 2 offering! James thanks for brining us this news as always!

[@Blue-cq2hl]

The a300 is the only shotty I want because of how close it gets and it's only gonna be defensive because it's just too expensive on ammo for a range toy lol. The torture test and reviews you did got me.

[@nikkolaus]

One of the annoyances that I felt with my original Beretta 1301 was what you addressed in this video.. the bite... it was sooo bad... hated it... it put me off from the gun so much... maybe now I can enjoy this gun to its full potential..

[@micahbrown8259]

I got a 1301 tactical pistol grip full capacity from the factory. It's my favorite shotgun I'm not sure that it can get any better

[@stealthswim223]

I like the A300 and the 1301, and literally thanks to this channel, I now want either a PX4 LTT or a LTT 92x. I might just be becoming a beretta fan boy now because of James.

[@matthurd991]

A 1301 has been on my shortlist of purchases. You made that possibility a definite for this year. Keep it sassy James.

[@hamie7624]

They really shoulda put a side sling loop on the stock. Makes no sense to have it on the bottom on a tactical shotgun. The only reason I went with the pistol grip stock was because of the side sling loop.

[@MrJeffyjefferson]

Agreed. Seems like a really bone-headed move, especially in contrast to all the other fine ergonomic refinements. I wonder how it hangs at rest as configured in the video.

[@glockparaastra]

Enjoy Shot Show! Looking forward to your coverage, the best on YT!

[@Chris-cs2sb]

I have a 1301 comp pro that I got as soon as it came out several years back. Took forever to find it and get it shipped from California of all places. I LOVE it! Then the thunder ranch video came out and I’ve been wrestling with getting the tactical for a while now.

[@Twistedoff2]

I've owned quite a few shotguns and I have to admit that my Langdon Tactical 1301 gen 2 is a favorite. I was really impressed. This is my first Tactical shotgun and it's really fun to shoot. I'm planning on taking a shotgun class with it! Great gun so don't make me feel like I need to get the new one!

[@ulisessalas6420]

Outstanding!!! Money well spent. Buy once cry once, I’m going for the fully decked out one. Awesome review bud.🤙🏽

[@a1racer441]

love the reviews James does like a unicorn doing a double kick of recoil reduction. can't wait for the shot show coverage been watching you guys cover it last few years.

[@TheGunner11]

Hell yes, been waiting for my favorite short shorts reviewer on this one.

[@matthewdingman2177]

Woo. Guns and gear in Minnesota. My go to gun store.

[@MrKingArthurhk]

Beretta is always innovating, which is nice to see. The Squalo also looks interesting.

[@sjc3081]

James, you missed the mag tube mod. Beretta has molded indentations in the mag tube extension so the front barrel clamp stays in place . The front barrel clamp can not longer slide forward off the gun.

[@willdesmare1659]

I have a Beretta FP 1201 that I got over thirty years ago, new. It still functions flawlessly. I keep it clean. Like AC/DC says, she kept her motor clean and was the best damn woman I have ever seen. I own several Beretta shotguns, fem back in the day to the present, including an ONYX over and under, an A300 sporting shotgun and a Benelli M4. I still like my FP 1201.

[@Bubba_Fett_]

Only thing I don’t like is the lack of ghost load ability, but the new loader surpasses that complaint - so I am still very happy with mine, love it so much!!!

[@Gawl88]

Nice to see they updated the pro-lifter. It should be standard on the 1301 and the A300, hopefully the A300 sees the same treatment. They should have updated the clamp to aluminum though.

[@TheCs33157]

I'm picking up mine from Bass Pro today. Fully equipped out the door for $1600. 😊

[@westcoastwarriorsarchive7929]

Every time I see a TFB beretta shotgun video I regret learning about the 1301 early on. Each new model coming out is a better value than what I bought

[@newvisionremodeling8892]

I have an old a303 in a beautiful walnut, my favorite 12ga

[@_l8075]

I Finally tried mine out last Sunday-- it's great fun!

[@alexbanks7115]

I have the Langdon tactical 1301 bought it last year. Guess it will just have to do. Glad Beretta is making up grades though.

[@MarkTraveler85697]

Appreciate your work👊 Complete, concise, and fun to watch.

[@Sig_P229]

No one mentions it but a Mossberg 930 can be had for $500. It ghosts loads 9 rounds total. They used to be 399.

[@theredbeardreport]

The furniture on it is cheap and bulky. It feels very cheap

[@kevinfitzpatrick5949]

Years ago I was comparing the 930 jm and the 1301. I wrnt with the 1301 because it just eats anything and everything. Even now, after years of use, it still does

[@NomenClature-o8s]

Guns that end with a vowel are just better.

[@Buletspunge555]

Well, let me be a devil's advocate and everyone can take my opinion for whatever it's worth to them. I've had an early 930, an early 940 Tactical, and the A300 patrol. The 930 worked, but it was a bird gun. It started to sound like a rattle trap abot 1k rounds in and i got nervous and Sold it to fund an over under. The 940 was a train wreck and Mossberg customer support was less than understanding. The only gun that has been trouble free thus far is the A300. Just the experience of one guy who has owned and shot them all. I wouldn't trust the Mossberg. It's a roll of the dice and customer support will leave you hanging in the end.

[@michaelkraus4135]

@@Buletspunge555 GOOD INFO !

[@Hansengineering]

That price is absolutely COMICAL!

[@bmstylee]

It really is expensive. At that price you're close to Benelli M4 money. I'm sure it's nice but definitely to rich for me.

[@arktactical6112]

@@bmstylee And the Benelli M4 didn't pass Garand's freeze test. 2k+ without important upgrades. Find yourself a LT 1301. All the important upgrades that the Mod2 still doesn't have for the same price, maybe less.

[@NomenClature-o8s]

Who cares. Take my money.

[@dmfc1777]

Your 1301 video at thunder ranch is the only time I've been actually influenced to buy a shot gun.

[@oklahomahank2378]

One of the best firearms videos ever.

[@KapteinFruit]

The 1301is literally my favorite firearm to date. It's just good in many ways.

[@Timcanniff311]

I installed the pro lifter on my patrol it is sweet, really good upgrade

[@brianhurt2680]

I bought a 1301 after watching your thunder ranch review

[@stevene6482]

Just saw this version last night and was going to search for it today. You read my mind!

[@ArchiveAmerica]

Been a Beretta fan my whole life and even I cant believe all the amazing innovative and just plain cool stuff they're churning out. That modular bolt action is wicked!

[@LemmyGibbler]

The GG&G tube clamp is worth every penny. Has an mlok to mount a light. (I put a Surefire mini scout on mine) I absolutely love this shotgun

[@PracticalTacticalFedeli]

Loved my 1301

[@maclemaster5966]

I got a decked out Langdon tactical 1301 and worth every penny.

[@ronbrown6388]

Thanks to your video, I bought one. Keep up the great work.

[@resipsaloquitur1775]

God damnit James... Just when I thought I had all the guns I needed / wanted.... and I just bought my 1301 a year ago... now I need to buy another.

[@dareisnogod5711]

🐒🐒🐒 👎👎👎 You NEED TO grow up & be quiet.

[@Inflorescensse]

Got a brand new Langdon Tactical 1301 for less than I could find any stock 1301 this year lol.

[@d7dun1010]

Good for you!

[@harrisla123456]

Keep on reviewing shotguns we mortals can't afford here in South Louisiana!! I am still saving up gas money so I can make a trip to Neutral Ground Gun Company and shoot. Guess I will just have to keep watching all the GREAT! crazy TFB TV gun videos and how all the rich gun geeks live on the south shore !!! You will need that 1301 Mod. 2 going through the Lower Ninth Ward to the range!! There!! I have released all my gun frustrations @ James Reeves on TFB TV!!

[@MC-je7qm]

Hey Corey Hart, nice review. 1301 and A300 are on my list.

[@user-jn7if5cv5s]

Aaaaaaand I just bought one… thanks, again, James.

[@miles267]

Have the A300UP and the 1301. Upgraded the 1301 to a Magpul Zhukov handguard. Prefer it over the A300UP handguard but the A300UP one isn’t bad.

[@tacticaltina]

5:45 a unicorn 🦄 doing a double gumdrop donkey kick to reduce recoil! 😂😂😂

[@rekt6408]

Beretta really nailed this set of shotguns I couldn't part with either of them and will definitely have to add this one. The 1301 is the best in catagory. The A300 Ultima Patrol is the undisputed price to performance King. "90% of the gun fro 60% of the price" was the most accurate way I have heard it put.

[@larslarsman]

"Tiny unicorn does a double gumdrop donkey kick..." 😅. I think Ron Jeremy utilized a similar move in the bedroom that launched his meteoric film carrer.

[@RovingTrader]

I might actually trade my 1014 for a 1301 Mod2. It would take a good chunk of cash to get the 1014 upgraded with the same features.

[@foubert45]

Just picked up one in OD green last week!

[@davidwiechecki9205]

Some comparison shotgun vids would be cool. Mossberg 930/940 vs Beretta A300/1301, etc. Thanks!

[@wac8516]

i got the gen 2 1301 from place on east coast, live middle od US. got the green one that had slip by them on price increase, $1200 when they were $1500 or $1600 everywhere else. guy was nice enough to sell at price on their web site instead of making excuses and rasing price. as far as mod II i think if u got a gen II 1301 really no need to drop more $$$$. its like iphones and those thag get the knewest just to say they have new one. but thats just me have this auto loader and mossberg pump with add ons its all i need

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

🐺 grey sounds cool! That kick off upgrade seems ✔️.

[@blunts4brekfast]

Even though James had some lettuce in his teeth the whole time, he still sold me on the shotgun.

[@bryanduchane2371]

Can't wait to see shot show vids!!

[@proxcess4946]

Starting practical shotgun here in the UK, going to hold out for a 1301 Comp Pro Mod 2. Fingers crossed

[@Shoppincart]

1:09 the Beretta m4 😉

[@robbtaylor8833]

Yahhh ... prolly shudda edited that one

[@subjekt5577]

I've totally called it the bernelli 1392 before lol

[@RogueScarecrow6]

You had me at 🦄 kick off system! 😆😁🤘🏼

[@alexrain1188]

Great, yet another thing I must buy.

[@Cmoth040]

The kick-off, at least the basic description you gave it, sounds kind of like the old Heart Recoil Reducers. They were metal cylinders, sealed tight, that contained a mercury solution and ball bearings. The idea being the inertial resistance in the fluid from the bearings would offset a good percentage of felt recoil. Never tried one, but I heard they worked well. You had to either get one of their stocks or have your shotgun stock bored out to accept the tube.

[@jayt4863]

How does the Mossberg 940 stack up?

[@1958PonyBoy]

If they were going to borrow the A300's good points, why didn't they make the loading port similar? That was by far Reeves' favorite feature on it. But making the Mod2 compatible with the Kick-off stocks was my favorite change. When you are cranking out high brass 00 Buck or Slugs quickly in a tactical situation, being able to control that recoil better and keep the gun on target seems like it would be a huge plus.

[@mustanggun]

That's a nice shottie, but the new Mossberg 940 Tactical rocks as well.

[@brandon152lee]

This is awesome and I’d also love to see this in a Remington tac 13 style short gun!

[@trusttech9942]

I’ll hang on to my M4 with many goodies but this is pretty great.

[@d7dun1010]

I have both and they are excellent!!! However, I do tend to favor my m4 LE.

[@crayolascents]

I have the Benelli M4 also, but this is a worthy rival for sure. Built to a different spec, the Benelli is a tank, the Beretta is a porsche.

[@d7dun1010]

I think you are right! I'm keeping all of my fighting shotguns. The 1301LTT and the m4LE and the 590a1.

[@billyhighfill]

A musket round 😂😂😂😂😂😂👍🏿. I love your content man!!

[@SpartanONegative]

Thanks for sharing your review James 🙂 Run It 🤠

[@jaredfoote30000]

Love the cheeky word play

[@jeffadams9807]

The A300 & The 1301 Are The Glock's Of Shotgun's, Simple, Reliable & Deadly...

[@mattwalters6834]

Looks promising, I’ll have to check it out. The Gen 2 version that has been out for a little bit might also be a good option.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

I love the new 1301 overall. But for a $1600 shotty I would expect a better end cap and clamp than the same crappy ones that came on my A300 Patrol, which was promptly replaced by the far superior GG&G Aluminum versions. But its only like $80-90 and totally worth it. Not a deal breaker for such a superb shotgun IMHO. But it does seem like the only difference now for that much more money is the B-LINK system and rotating bolt.

[@a.k47-74]

GG&G should be standard on them. That Mesa Tactical pistol grip they went with is absolute trash.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

@@a.k47-74 I have no experience with the Mesa grip but I certainly agree about the end cap and clamp!

[@warrenjwayne]

That is a good looking shotgun.

[@MrTrainwreck003]

Just got the A300. Gonna change the barrel clamp and tube cover. That should be enough for me. What do you goes think about adding a pro lifter?

[@nealgold8442]

Great review.

[@BIJGIN]

Could ya’ll possibly do a comparison running the regular stock vs the stock/pistol grip combo? Ideally with the 1301s (because I love beretta). But just in general the difference running those two stock types in a tactical/defensive application. Is one easy to load quickly? (I would imagine the regular stock is easier to load) Is one more intuitive to point? Is one easier to maneuver indoors? Etc. Can’t find a single half way decent video on the topic with any shotgun, and I know ya’ll will do it right.

[@abursaw]

My favorite time of year, shot show then TFB Show Time videos up the wazooo. I can watch videos about things I will never be able to afford and im ok with that.

[@hellstrike5366]

I've run a left-handed safety on my 870 for a decade. Is there an option or after-market part to reverse the safety on the Beretta?

[@jameswestbrook4304]

When I watched the Thunder Ranch video I went and bought the green one I love it but recoil with bird shot might be light but with federal tactical 4 buck it kicks like a mule😂

[@ethereous]

7:23 very sweet barrel smoke ring

[@hardluckclub7271]

i decided to go the m4 route and was able to pick up a L.E. model which i have done some mods too and love that shotgun. i can’t help being envious of watching these 1301 videos and kinda wishing i picked up a early 1301 instead😂😂